Medical Standards for Drivers

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Which one of these is the minimum PaO2 level necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder?

  • 70 mm Hg (correct)
  • 55 mm Hg
  • 65 mm Hg
  • 60 mm Hg

What should the examiner do if a driver first perceives a whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear, and all other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable?

  • Require an audiometric test to determine the extent of hearing loss in his left ear. (correct)
  • Certify the driver for 1 year.
  • Certify the driver for 2 years.
  • Permanently disqualify the driver because he 'failed' the whispered voice test.

A driver reports for an examination 6 weeks after suffering a mild heart attack and presents a note from his cardiologist. What does the note state?

  • The driver needs further testing before returning to work.
  • The driver can only return to work with restrictions.
  • The driver is able to return to work immediately without restriction. (correct)
  • The driver is permanently disqualified from driving.

What does the recent testing information show about the driver's ability to reach during the ETT?

<p>12 METS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the driver's echocardiogram show about his ejection fraction?

<p>65% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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